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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,867.95, 48,117.78 and 18,952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,867.95, 48,117.78 and 18,952.41 is: 26,154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,867.95 : 48,117.78 = 18,952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,867.95/48,117.78 = 18,952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,867.95x = 48,117.78 × 18,952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,867.95x = 911,947,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,947,894.85/34,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,154.33

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